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Tigers face power struggles despite home run leader performance in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:19 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Tigers face power struggles despite home run leader performance in 2026

Summary

The Detroit Tigers concluded their season with significant questions about their power-hitting capability. Ending the season with 181 home runs, the Tigers ranked 18th in MLB, continuing a trend of below-average home run totals. Dillon Dingler led the team with 27 home runs, despite a slump in the later part of the season, while Spencer Torkelson followed closely with 26. Rookie Kevin McGonigle contributed 18 home runs in his debut season. Despite matching a franchise record for home runs in June, Detroit's consistent trouble hitting for power emphasizes a pressing need for improvement as they prepare for the offseason.

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By the Numbers

•Tigers finished 2026 with 181 home runs, ranking 18th in MLB.
•Dillon Dingler led the team with 27 home runs, ending on a slump.
•Spencer Torkelson contributed 26 home runs but had inconsistent performance.
•Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit 18 home runs in his first MLB season.
•Tigers matched a franchise record of 49 home runs in June 2026.

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What they're saying

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Despite Dillon Dingler’s late-season slump and Spencer Torkelson’s streaky production, Detroit’s persistent power struggles highlight a lineup fighting to overcome the cavernous dimensions of their home ballpark.
— Yahoo Sports

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